Science + Technology
MARILYNN MARCHIONE AP Chief Medical Writer
Malaria drug fails to prevent COVID-19 in a rigorous study
Research published Wednesday found the malaria drug hydroxychloroquine was no better than a placebo at preventing illness from COVID-19.6 years ago
Michele Rowe
Yellowstone opens with a number of earthquakes (don’t worry though, it’s normal)
As Yellowstone National Park opens back up, scientists have been out placing seismic detectors showing that the park is as active with earthquakes as ever.6 years ago
MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer
SpaceX’s historic encore: Astronauts arrive at space station
SpaceX has delivered two NASA astronauts to the International Space Station. The Dragon capsule arrived Sunday morning, hours after a historic liftoff from Florida.6 years ago
MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer
2 astronauts climb aboard SpaceX rocket for historic flight
astronauts making a second attempt at a history-making ride into orbit aboard a rocket ship built by Elon Musk's SpaceX company.6 years ago
Jackie Wattles, CNN Business
Everything you need to know about NASA and SpaceX’s historic astronaut launch, round two
SpaceX and NASA are, once again, gearing up to try to make history by launching two astronauts into Earth's orbit.6 years ago
ELANA SCHOR Associated Press
Top U.S. virus experts, report faith and science during the pandemic work together
The relationship between faith and science has faced its share of strain during the coronavirus pandemic — but for some the two work jointly.6 years ago
ZEKE MILLER Associated Press
Pres. Trump escalates war on Twitter, social media protections
President Trump signed an executive order Thursday challenging liability protections that have provided unfettered speech on social media.6 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Technology may be the key to help small businesses during COVID-19
Despite the hardships that the coronavirus has caused small businesses, a new survey from the business non-profit 3C shows 74% of small businesses are optimistic things will get back to normal within six months.6 years ago
MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer
`Bummed out’: SpaceX launch scrubbed because of bad weather
The launch of a SpaceX rocket ship with two NASA astronauts was called off with less than 17 minutes to go in the countdown because of weather.6 years ago
Jackie Wattles, CNN Business
Everything you need to know about SpaceX’s historic astronaut launch
The stakes have never been higher for Elon Musk's SpaceX. On Wednesday, the company will attempt to launch two NASA astronauts to the International Space Station in a mission called Demo-2.6 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Huge spike in human-caused fires as fire season starts in Utah
Firefighters across Utah are warning about a huge spike in human-caused fires as they prepare for an above-average fire season in the state, and with a warmer than normal summer predicted, firefighters are worried it could get a lot worse.6 years ago
Ashley Strickland, CNN
Scientists didn’t detect a parallel universe in Antarctica. But they are learning more about mysterious, ghostly neutrinos
Detecting neutrinos on Earth can allow them to be traced back to their sources, which could reveal more about the origin of mysterious cosmic rays.6 years ago
MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer
Weather better for historic SpaceX launch of NASA astronauts
The weather is looking up for SpaceX's first astronaut launch, as officials vow to keep crew safety the top priority. Forecasters say the odds of acceptable conditions have improved to 60% for Wednesday's planned launch of a SpaceX Falcon rocket with two NASA astronauts.6 years ago
MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer
Stormy weather puts damper on SpaceX’s 1st astronaut launch
Stormy weather is threatening to delay SpaceX's first astronaut launch. A SpaceX rocket is scheduled to blast off Wednesday from Florida, carrying a Dragon capsule with NASA astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken to the International Space Station.6 years ago
BARBARA ORTUTAY AP Technology Writer
Tech giants are embracing remote work. Others may follow
For a preview of the future of office work, watch how the biggest tech companies are preparing for a post-pandemic world.6 years ago
ZEN SOO Associated Press
Hong Kong opposition slams China national security law move
Hong Kong pro-democracy lawmakers are sharply criticizing China’s move to take over long-stalled efforts to enact national security legislation in the semi-autonomous territory.6 years ago
Kelli Pierce
COVID-19 could help Salt Lake Airport expansion save $300 million
COVID-19 may help save the Salt Lake City airport $300 million on its ongoing expansion project, because crews can remove concourses sooner than planned.6 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Davis Co. Health Dept. worried about planned Kaysville country concert
Most of Utah is in a "yellow" COVID-19 risk level which means that events like the large country concert planned in Kaysville can be allowed, but the Davis County Health Department is worried that a planned concert in Kaysville won't follow health guidelines.6 years ago
Jacopo Prisco, CNN
Pac-Man at 40: The eating icon that changed gaming history
When "Pac-Man" debuted in Tokyo 40 years ago, no one could have predicted it would become the most successful arcade game of all time.6 years ago
ROBERT BURNS AP National Security Writer
Quest for ‘super-duper’ missiles pits US against key rivals
The Trump administration is pouring billions of dollars a year into the quest for hypersonic weapons. The Pentagon says its goal in pursuing what President Donald Trump calls “super-duper" missiles is "to dominate future battlefields.”6 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Utah may shift COVID-19 plan to focus on elderly, minority communities
The Utah Leads Together Plan has been the roadmap for how the state fights the COVID-19 pandemic. But the focus may soon shift from designating "yellow" or "orange" risk areas to helping people most at-risk for getting a bad case of the virus.6 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Utah-based group aims to help Navajo Nation deal with the COVID-19 pandemic
A non-profit legal center is gathering donations and will provide pro-bono legal work to the Navajo Nation as it struggles through the COVID-19 pandemic.6 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Raising money for the next generation of cancer researchers
5 For The Fight, the Utah-based online crowd-sourcing campaign is hoping to raise $1.5 million to fund nine cancer researcher positions at the University of Utah's Huntsman Cancer Institute.6 years ago
